Pokemon GO Diggersby raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

As Pokemon GO Trainers prepare for the upcoming World Championships, a host of exciting Raids will be featured from August 16, 2024, to August 18, 2024. Among the Pokemon joining the fray is Diggersby, which will be featured in 3-Star Raids.

Originally released during the Kalos Celebration Event on December 2, 2020, Diggersby is a unique Normal/Ground-type Pokemon that presents a mix of challenges and opportunities for Trainers.

This guide will provide you with all the essential details, from Diggersby's weaknesses to the best counters to use in these raids.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Diggersby raid weaknesses

Diggersby as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Diggersby comes with a respectable stat distribution in Pokemon GO raids:

• Combat Power: 9,935
• Attack: 112
• Defense: 155
• Stamina: 3,600
• Fast Attacks: Quick Attack and Mud Shot
• Charged Attacks: Hyper Beam, Dig, Earthquake, Fire Punch, and Scorching Sands

With Normal/Ground typing, Diggersby has a notable vulnerability to certain types of moves. Specifically, it is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks, each dealing 160% additional damage. Understanding these weaknesses is crucial for assembling an effective raid team.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Diggersby raids

Best Fighting-type counters to Diggersby

• Regular and Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Regular and Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
• Regular and Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Best Grass-type counters to Diggersby

• Regular and Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
• Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
• Shaymin Sky with Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
• Regular and Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
• Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip

Best Ice-type counters to Diggersby

• Regular and Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche

Best Water-type counters to Diggersby

• Regular, Shadow, and Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Regular, Shadow, and Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow and Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
• Shadow Feraligatr with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon

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Pokemon GO Diggersby raid catch CP and shiny availability

Diggersby and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

After a successful raid, Diggersby can be caught with the following CP values:

• No Weather Boost: 806 CP - 862 CP at Level 20 (with IVs ranging from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15).
• Weather Boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 1,008 CP - 1,078 CP at Level 25 (with IVs ranging from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15).

Additionally, there is a possibility of encountering a Shiny Diggersby after the raid, although the chances are low, typically around 1 in 128 or 0.78125%.

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With Diggersby entering the raid rotation during the Pokemon GO World Championships event, Trainers have a prime opportunity to add this Normal/Ground-type Pokemon to their collection. By leveraging its weaknesses and utilizing the best counters, you can ensure a smooth and successful raid experience.

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